we do this all the time....not sure what the problem is. Believe its a setup in the BIOS that handles it. I'll check on it and let you know >From: Jim Main >Reply-To: pic microcontroller discussion list >To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU >Subject: [EE]: Cycling power remotely on an ATX PC >Date: Wed, 19 Jun 2002 17:04:34 +0100 > >I have an application at a remote site where I send data over a WAN to a >PC, >which then talks to a PIC interface controlling various bits of equipment. > >Since PC's occasionally crash, I've put in a telephone-operated switch on >the power feed to the PC. > >Problem is, I've just realised that cycling the power in this way means the >PC won't boot up (since the front power button needs to be cycled after a >mains reset). > >Any suggestions? > >I'm thinking maybe of another pic that delays a bit then closes a relay >contact across the power jumper on the motherboard.... > >-- >http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! >email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp. -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body